WOOA Plastic Surgery โบ Frequently asked questions
How is short nose surgery done in Korea?
Short nose rhinoplasty corrects the length and angle of a short nose whose tip is upturned or whose nostrils are visible from the front. The clinic website classifies a nose as short when the nasolabial angle seen from the side is 110 degrees or more, and lengthens it with cartilage repositioning, autologous cartilage grafts and an implant or autologous tissue.
November 3, 2026 ยท Prices checked 2026-11-03 ยท Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) ยท updated when the clinic website changes
How it is done
According to the clinic website, a 3D-CT scan taken prior to surgery is used to analyse the internal structure of the nose, the cartilage, the skin layers and any functional problems, and the findings are reflected in the surgical plan. When the nose is very short and the nostrils are visible, the alar cartilage is separated from the upper lateral cartilage and repositioned downward, autologous cartilage is grafted into the resulting space to fix it, and if the tip looks strongly upturned, cartilage is also grafted onto the tip. When the nose is short but the nostrils are not visible, the radix (between the eyebrows) is raised with an implant or autologous tissue to lengthen the nose and cartilage is grafted onto the tip, or the septal cartilage is repositioned downward to lower the alae with cartilage grafted along the alar rims, according to the clinic. Autologous tissue is chosen according to the condition: septal cartilage (harvested inside the nose without another incision, used to raise the tip or lengthen the nose), rib cartilage (used where support and durability are needed), autologous dermis (harvested from the buttock to fill in where the skin over the bridge is thin or soft tissue is lacking) and ear cartilage (round and elastic, used to build tip structure, to cover a silicone implant, or to supplement septal cartilage), according to the clinic. An anesthesiologist monitors the patient during surgery; consultation, design and the operation are handled by the assigned surgeon, and aftercare consists of follow-up checks by that surgeon and 1:1 care by a dedicated coordinator, according to the clinic.
Price (as published by the clinic)
| Item | Price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Short nose rhinoplasty | KRW 900,000 ~ KRW 5,000,000 | VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) |
| Short nose rhinoplasty | KRW 50,000 ~ KRW 100,000 | VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) |
Recovery timeline
- Operation time1 to 1.5 hours
- AnesthesiaSedation anesthesia
- Hospital stayNot required
- Stitch removal7 days after surgery
- AftercareAccording to the clinic, the assigned surgeon checks your progress and a dedicated coordinator provides 1:1 care.
- Individual variationHow quickly swelling and bruising settle, and when you can return to daily life, differ from person to person, so please confirm this against your own schedule during consultation.
Risks and side effects
- The clinic states that, depending on individual recovery, common side effects such as bleeding, inflammation and infection can occur after surgery.
- Swelling and bruising can occur, and asymmetry or a shape different from what was expected may require further correction.
- Results vary with individual factors such as skin thickness and cartilage condition.
- A lengthened nose can partly change in length or tip shape because of skin tension and tissue contraction.
- When an implant is used, implant show-through, movement or tilting, and contracture (surrounding tissue tightening and shortening the nose) may require revision surgery.
- When cartilage or dermis is harvested, the donor site (inside the nose, ear, rib or buttock) may have discomfort such as pain or a scar.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
Procedures
Frequently asked questions
How is a short nose defined?
The clinic regards an upturned tip, a retracted columella or clearly visible nostrils as signs of a short nose, and classifies it as short when the nasolabial angle seen from the side is 110 degrees or more.
How is the nose lengthened?
Depending on the type, the clinic describes repositioning the alar cartilage downward and fixing it with autologous cartilage, raising the radix with an implant or autologous tissue, or repositioning the septal cartilage downward.
How long is the operation, and what about anesthesia and stitches?
Per the surgery information table on the clinic website, the operation takes 1 to 1.5 hours under sedation anesthesia, no hospital stay is required, and stitches are removed 7 days after surgery. Recovery speed differs between individuals, so please confirm your schedule during consultation.
Location and hours
| Address | HM Tower, 492 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul |
|---|---|
| Getting here | About 2 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9), about 6 minutes from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon Station (Sinbundang Line). Plastic surgery on floors 3โ6 (dermatology on 10 and 12). Mechanical parking in the building (large sedans, electric vehicles and SUVs cannot be parked). |
| Hours | Plastic surgery hours: MonโThu 10:00โ19:00, Fri 10:00โ20:30 (evening clinic), Sat 10:00โ17:00, public holidays 10:00โ17:00, closed on Sundays. Dermatology hours differ. |
| Phone | 1600-5319 |
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